{"id":5230,"date":"2011-07-19T16:02:05","date_gmt":"2011-07-19T20:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.relishments.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/my-fantastic-5k-and-cdny-blogger-brunch\/"},"modified":"2011-07-19T16:02:05","modified_gmt":"2011-07-19T20:02:05","slug":"my-fantastic-5k-and-cdny-blogger-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relishments.com\/blog\/my-fantastic-5k-and-cdny-blogger-brunch\/","title":{"rendered":"My Fantastic 5k and CDNY Blogger Brunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think I\u2019m finally ready to admit it: I am a runner.  I had so much fun in the Glenville\/Schenectady 5K in Scotia, New York last Saturday that I think I am ready to get semi-serious about this.<\/p>\n

As you may recall, I got tricked into running\/walking my first 5k in April<\/a>.  Since then I\u2019ve been running 4-6 miles a week.  I actually bought some real running clothes.   But I still maintained that I was not runner.<\/p>\n

A month or so ago, Heather<\/a> emailed the invitation to the second annual Capital District NY Eat Drink Blog brunch.  Last year\u2019s brunch was the first ever gathering of CDNY Eat Drink Blog, though I didn\u2019t get involved until October.  Of course, the day wasn\u2019t just brunch, there was a 5k in the morning as well.  So, I signed up, figuring I could actually try this time and see what happened.<\/p>\n

The race was pretty small scale, but incredibly well organized.  There were a ton of volunteers along the route and everyone, runners and volunteers, was friendly and helpful.  I like smaller races, the crowd wasn\u2019t overwhelming or intimidating.  It really seemed like everyone was there just to have a good time.  Liz<\/a> let me borrow her Spibelt<\/a>, which was awesome because I\u2019ve been debating buying one for a while.  Contrary to my concerns, it didn\u2019t move at all while I ran and I never felt the urge to mess with it.  Now I know I want one.<\/p>\n

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Liz and I, prerace; photo from Heather<\/center>
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My goal was to run the race in under 36 minutes.  I didn\u2019t track my pace or my time as I ran, though there were tons of awesome volunteers along the route and some of them were calling out the time.  I knew I was doing pretty well though because I had Heather in my sights the entire time; I even caught up with her, which surprised both of us.<\/div>\n
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Despite the fact that I was having a good run, I was floored when I crossed the line at 31:02.  Since there were no time chips, my actual time was probably a little bit faster, but since I\u2019d like to continue to improve, I\u2019m going to keep the slightly longer time as my new personal record.  Almost 9 minutes faster than my previous time.<\/div>\n
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My first real race was so much fun.  I love the racing atmosphere and being surrounded by other runners.  I really enjoy the 5k distance.  It\u2019s possible I\u2019ll see if I can squeeze in one more race this season.<\/div>\n

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Myself, Heather and Liz; photo from Julie<\/a> <\/p>\n

After all 3 of us (Heather, Liz and I) successfully beat our previous 5k records, we headed back to Heather\u2019s to prep for brunch and remind everyone else repeatedly that we PR\u2019d (PR=personal record).<\/p>\n

I brought the Food Network\u2019s Crustless Spinach Quiche<\/a> which was a hit.<\/p>\n

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There was lots of other yummy food as well, though we were pretty carb focused this year.  The center of attention was the pancake mix-in station.  Mini Reese\u2019s Peanut Butter Cups in pancakes?  Yes, please.<\/p>\n

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\"mix<\/a><\/td>\n\"pancakes\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"cupcakes\"<\/a>
Emily\u2019s<\/a> cookie dough cupcakes<\/td>\n		\"savvy<\/a>
Julie\u2019s<\/a> Savvy Scones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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We had a good time talking about life and food and blogging and fitness.  Such a good time that we forgot to take any group photos until most people had left.  At the end of the afternoon we took this one:<\/p>\n

\"CDNY<\/a><\/p>\n

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Julie, me, Heather, Emily, Courtney<\/a>, Jen<\/a> <\/p>\n

Thanks to various members of CDNY Eat Drink Blog for suggesting I try running, teaching me the ins and outs of  races, letting me crash at your apartment, and sharing your delicious food and photographers.  I can\u2019t wait for our next meet up.<\/p>\n

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